A final-year student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), in Ondo State, Arobo Precious, has committed suicide after suffering emotional trauma allegedly caused by a romantic affair breakdown.
The 28-year-old Higher National Diploma (HND) student was found dead in a nearby bush close to his residence last Wednesday.
His lifeless body was discovered with a rope around his neck.
Before his death, Precious reportedly posted a sad video on his social media page, where he blamed a female acquaintance, identified as Eniayewu Opeyemi, for the circumstances that led him to end his life.
He stated in the video:”Eniayewu Opeyemi was the one that got me into this. People say there’s still life out there but, to me, there’s nothing more”
His family confirmed his death and burial, describing him as a kind, promising young man whose tragic decision has left them heartbroken.
The Ondo State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, also confirmed the incident.
She disclosed that the case was reported at the B Division Police Station in Owo around 10 p.m. on the same day. Police detectives recovered the rope used in the suicide while the body was deposited at the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, for further examination and autopsy.
She assured that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death is ongoing.
